the darling moon

endlessly reading late at night and falling in love under the light of the moon

[thedarlingmoon]

I don’t know how anyone considered you a rake. Your sense of humor is far too superb.

Julia Quinn, The Duke and I

[thedarlingmoon]

Did you know I have always suspected that men were idiots,’ Daphne ground out, ‘but I was never positive until today.

Julia Quinn, The Duke and I

[thedarlingmoon]

Any true aficionado of Bridgerton Pall Mall understands that sending Anthony into the lake is far more important than actually sending one’s ball through all of the wickets. Which makes you our winner, Miss Sheffield.

Julia Quinn, The Viscount Who Loved Me

[thedarlingmoon]

You are a rake as well,“ she said with a sigh. Colin choked—on what, she did not know, but he choked nonetheless. "I beg your pardon?

Julia Quinn, The Viscount Who Loved Me

[thedarlingmoon]

"I've been warned about you." "This was really too much.

Julia Quinn, The Duke and I

[thedarlingmoon]

Anthony, who was now right where she wanted him---out of her hair.

Julia Quinn, The Duke and I

[thedarlingmoon]

The Duke of Hastings. Daphne decided then and there that she'd be a fool if she didn't fall in love with him. Of course it would be nice if he returned the sentiment.

Julia Quinn, The Duke and I

[thedarlingmoon]

“Death won’t scare him,” Violet mused, “but perhaps I can threaten to sell his horse.”

Julia Quinn, The Duke and I

[wordsnquotes]

If somebody likes me, I want them to like the real me, not what they think I am. And I don’t want them to carry it around inside. I want them to show me, so I can feel it, too. I want them to be able to do whatever they want around me.

Stephen Chbosky, The Perks of Being a Wallflower  (via wordsnquotes)

[thedarlingmoon]

Don't know how you trapped him, but it must have been a neat trick. There are a few gels out there who wouldn't mind taking lessons from you, mark my words.

Julia Quinn, The Viscount Who Loved Me

[thedarlingmoon]

Whoever decided that the words "Smythe-Smith" and "musicale" might be used in the same sentence? This Author has attended one of those gatherings in the past, and heard nothing that might ethically be termed "music."

Julia Quinn, The Viscount Who Loved Me

[thedarlingmoon]

Thistledown---ha!" he grumbled. "I've never heard of any Whistledowns. I'd like to know who this blasted woman is." "You and the rest of London

Julia Quinn, The Duke and I

[thedarlingmoon]

"If you decide to marry my sister---" she said. Daphne choked on a biscuit. "---then you have my approval." Simon choked on air. "But if you don't,' Hyacinth continued, smiling shyly, 'then I'd be much obliged if you'd wait for me.

Julia Quinn, The Duke and I

[thedarlingmoon]

Unchaperoned? The ramifications were frightening. Anthony had a sudden vision of being trapped into marriage with Miss Sheffield the elder, and it made him break out in a cold sweat.

Julia Quinn, The Viscount Who Loved Me

[thedarlingmoon]

Normally he was a stickler for punctuality, but when tardiness resulted in the torture of Kate Sheffield, he didn't much mind a late arrival.

Julia Quinn, The Viscount Who Loved Me

[thedarlingmoon]

She does seem to write about Colin a great deal.

Julia Quinn, The Viscount Who Loved Me

[thedarlingmoon]

He knows this is an informal meal.”   Violet shot her an acerbic look. “No meal is informal when a duke is calling.

Julia Quinn, The Duke and I